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Kalaoa, Hawaii

Introduction to Kalaoa, Hawaii

The population of Kalaoa is about 6,794. It is located in the Hawaii County and is a census-designated place.

Kalaoa History

Kaloa is located in the Hawaii County. This county was founded in 1905 and is also referred to as the "Big Island". The Hawaii Island was made from five volcanoes. Two of these volcanoes are still active. Kaloa is a CDP or census - designated place.

Kalaoa and nearby Attractions

  • Mahai‘ula Beach
  • Hilo Art Museum
  • Kaloko - Honoköhau National Historical Park
  • Manini‘owali Beach
  • Kona Coast State Park

Things To Do In Kalaoa

Tourists in Kalaoa can enjoy their leisure on several beaches such as the Makalawena Beach, Mahai‘ula Beach, and the Manini‘owali Beach. There are parks that one can visit like the Kaloko - Honoköhau National Historical Park and the Kona Coast State Park. The Hilo Art Museum is visited by a number of people for its rich historical significance.

Kalaoa Transportation

Kona International at Keahole is the closest airport to Kalaoa.

Kalaoa Higher Education

There are several high education institutes which can be attended from Kalaoa such as the University of Hawaii at Hilo, Honolulu Community College, Kapiolani Community College, and Leeward Community College.

High Points

Kalaoa strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Hawaii):

CategoryTrophy
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 16%Kalaoa People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 18%Kalaoa Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Kalaoa, HI

Comparing Kalaoa to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Hawaii (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population107
Racial Diversity83
Age of the Population87
Well-Paid Single Men67
Well-Paid Single Women58
Children Under 5 Years Old45
Senior Citizens23
Female Share of the Population14

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size94
Portion of People Married77

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better79
College Educated Adults78
People Above Poverty79
Median Family Income77

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home109
Short Commute Times68
Walking and Biking to Work12
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built108
Seasonal and Vacation Housing107
Affordability of Property Taxes84
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals65
People Living Alone24
Affordability of Rents12
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